Why the HPI Check® is the best vehicle history check service in the UK

Not all car history checks are created equal

The HPI Check report is a fully comprehensive vehicle check, arming you with vital information about the car you want to buy to protect you from motoring scams and fraud

HPI uses cutting edge technology to ensure you get accurate and up-to-date information. We are so confident in the accuracy of our car check data that we back it with a £30,000 guarantee*.

Our experience and expertise is unparalleled; we pioneered the vehicle check back in 1938, and have protected millions of car buyers from fraud.

We have a dedicated team of experts available 7 days a week to take your call.

Important: Beware of imitation car checker services that claim to offer car checks for free. Any company offering a free HPI Check will not be providing you with the genuine article. You can only get an Official HPI Check® from HPI®.

How our vehicle checks work

Enter the reg number into our vehicle checker so we can identify the car

Get your instant HPI Check report and reveal the car’s true history

Guard against clones by entering the chassis number (VIN) and logbook (V5C) details

Why you need a Car History Check

A hidden past?

1 in 3 cars that passes through our car check has something to hide. From an insurance write-off to a mileage discrepancy.

Rightful owner?

1 in 3 cars we check has an active finance agreement or loan against it and more than 74 per day are identified as stolen.

False identity?

1 in 4 cars has had its number plate changed. There are also 200,000 stolen log books in circulation.

Clocked?

1 in 16 cars we check has a discrepancy with its mileage meaning it may have been clocked.

Damaged goods?

The HPI car check uncovers over 1,771 insurance write-offs on a daily basis.

The HPI Check will protect you against all these risks and much more.

HPI Check® - The car check trusted by millions

Highly impressed, very comprehensive and informative service

“Highly impressed, very comprehensive and informative service, if purchasing a valuable vehicle gives peace of mind and a guarantee.”

Mr Andrew Coleman

Excellent service, would highly recommend.

“We used HPI check because we trusted their information on a used car that we wanted to purchase. In the world of used cars this proved to be invaluable advice, we would recommend anyone thinking of buying a quality used car to use this service.”

Mrs Jean Sankey

Stress Saver

“When you are about to spend your hard earned money on a second hand car, this service is a 'must have'. It’s quick, gives you all the reassurance that you need when you buy your car. I would definitely recommend to any buyer.”

Muvva

Saved me money and a long journey

“Saw the car I wanted, checked the car through your website, and how relieved I was that I did check its history. It was an insurance write-off, and the mileage was incorrect. Saved me from a very bad situation, and having a conman making my life a misery. Money well spent. Thanks”